Question

Merits and demerits of indirect democracy

Answer 1

Answer:

Indirect democracy allows citizens to vote for representatives who then can create the laws of government on their behalf. It's a very efficient way to make laws while at the same time being responsive to the people through the election of representatives.

Explanation:

merits:

advantage of direct democracy over indirect democracy is that it can be more responsive to citizens

demerits:

representatives may distort peoples demands to suit their political preferences.

representatives may not make make themselves accountable enough between elections and can only be removed by elections if they lose the respect of the people.